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Geography

Surveys the concepts and methods of geography by examining humankind's influence on the environment and the environment's impact on humankind. Topics include patterns and processes of world climates, culture, population, urbanization, economic activities, and resources.

Studies world geographical relationships. Students analyze and interpret demographic, economic, political, social, and resource distribution patterns in the contemporary world, as well as the factors leading to these regional distributions and the interrelationships among them. Please see quarterly schedule for region of study.

Offers a geographical perspective on contemporary world problems. Students investigate economic, demographic, social, political, cultural, and environmental issues, with emphasis on interrelationships, patterns, processes, and potential solutions. Same as INTST 105. Either GEOG 105 or INTST 105 can be taken for credit but not both.

Provides the background needed to be knowledgeable about the inherent dangers in living with nature as evidenced by actual catastrophes or disasters. Primary focus is on physical processes such as earthquakes; severe storms; and flash flooding that often occur without much warning and longer-term potential hazards such as global warming that may have even greater consequences. Also, current advances in hazards research and applied mitigation techniques will be addressed. This course fulfills a natural science course requirement at BC.

Globalization considers the dynamic processes and consequences of human contact over time that cross traditional economic, cultural and geographic boundaries. The course examines the ever increasing flows of goods, people, ideas, capital and services and the subsequent challenges that have emerged for humankind. Same as INTST 123. Either GEOG 123 or INTST 123 may be taken for credit, but not both.

Explores the relationship between humankind and the physical environment. Based on a series of case studies ranging from the streets of Havana to the soccer stadiums of Europe and the cultural adaptations of the Inuit as they adjust to the physical challenges of their homeland.

Investigates the dynamic patterns and processes of weather, climates, vegetation, and soils. Attention is given to the human significance of different natural, as well as human-altered environments. Fulfills natural science course requirement at BC.

Surveys the origin and evolution of Landforms by investigating the physical and chemical processes responsible for their development. Landforms such as: volcanic cones, fault structures, and glacial features, are identified by analyzing and interpreting data, graphs, and maps and by using visual aids including slides, videos, and CDs. Fulfills laboratory science credit at BC.

Presents elementary geographical concepts as they apply to the Pacific Northwest region. Students become familiar with geomorphological and climatological processes and their relationship to settlement, population, and economic patterns.

The maps we use shape the way we think about the world. Course explores the history and influence of maps and mapmakers, from the ancient world to the high-tech images of today. Basic computer literacy recommended.

A study of the location and function of cities as well as their internal layout and the cultural and economic components of these urban areas. Case studies cover all regions of the world from North America to Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.